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Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager) in Wallingford, Connecticut
POSITION TITLE: LABORATORY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewer Division
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is very responsible work coordinating all aspects of laboratory testing and recordkeeping in support of Wallingford water and wastewater operations involving the chemical, bacteriological and physical analyses of raw (untreated) and potable (treated) water, and wastewater.
Work involves responsibility for the accurate analysis and interpretation of water and wastewater samples to confirm full compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding drinking water quality and wastewater discharge. Duties include testing and analyzing water, wastewater and sludge samples, tabulating reports, preparing clear and concise correspondence and maintaining laboratory certification and training of laboratory technicians. This position also has the responsibility for making standard water treatment and wastewater treatment chemical, biological and physical sampling and testing technical decisions. This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in chemistry, biology, mathematics and laboratory methods, principles and practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Superintendent-Sewer or other designated supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises the Laboratory Technicians and the work of other Sewer Division staff when assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Supervises and performs chemical, biological and physical analyses of water and wastewater samples and wastewater sludge by wet chemistry and instrumentation, including gas chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry, in accordance with approved methods. Interprets analytical results and provides data to Superintendents and operators so they can take actions needed to maintain permit requirements, effective and efficient treatment plant operations, and water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the principles, laws and regulations regarding water and wastewater treatment, and analyses.
Analyzes chemical supplies and shipments for adherence to specifications and prepares reagents.
Formulates and implements Quality Assurance Program for quality control. Performs chemical, microbiological and physical proficiency tests for maintenance of state certification for the laboratory.
Tabulates and compiles test data and prepares reports.
Maintains and calibrates laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
Performs all laboratory procedures and operates equipment in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures.
Purchases laboratory equipment and supplies.
Coordinates industrial monitoring program and conducts analysis of industrial discharge samples as required.
Assists in employee selection and provides training and mentoring to employees, and administers union contract language. Assures safe work practices.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of chemical, biological and physical analysis principles and practices as applied to water and wastewater treatment.
Considerable knowledge of laboratory principles and practices as applied to water and wastewater treatment.